[DreadBringer]

Chemy Law's negative effect finally catches up on at least Kajiki and Hijiri. Although they still have the chance to interact after their memories are blocked, their deja vu causes them pain and temporary separation on Hijiri's behalf. Houtaro is known as a 'rule breaker', but Supana and to a lesser extent Rinne still adhere to said law. Supana still shows disdain for Chemies, to the point that now Houtaro calls his BS.

While Lachesis had been on the Kitchen Ichinose Alliance's side, now finally she actually shows regret over her previous actions due to the blocked memories, which gives Houtaro an idea about what's happening on Kajiki. And Supana has warmed up on her too to give sincere praise, albeit it may indicate Supana's one of those who think asshole = genuine. Besides Kajiki learning that his best friend is the Kamen Rider, his problem is now connected to the main plot to locate where Clotho may target other Malgams due to his relationship with Hijiri.

While Geryon continues to be as evil as ever, Atropos seems to waver a bit and shows concern over how Gaelijah treats Clotho. This answers my wonder about how Atropos is doing after bringing Geryon back and apparently breaking her promise to Rinne. Then again, Atropos seemed uncomfortable around Geryon early on too before actually being completely devoted to him.

In contrast, Clotho here is at her most malicious, relishing over humans that have become Malgam turning into one again without Chemies, due to its residual, not unlike Germain. Houtaro claims she's changed by this, but I'd think he just had a rose-colored view of her before, regardless of whether it makes sense for him to show concern over villains. I'm not sure about Tsurugi getting praised here by Houtaro as having a change of heart either.

Yeah Riders are indeed superior to alchemy as obviously Rinne can fight back against Submarine Malgam as Majade unlike her using alchemy, so indeed alchemy fighters are like Fangire Hunters of Kiva. Rinne also displays dodging moves before henshin in fights. Though this means Gotchard's final form is wasted on weak MOTW again here albeit it's important to show off DeepMariner abilities.